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You need to make a police report immediately. The more time passes, the more evidence or chance to recover evidence is diminished and memories fade as well. I am so sorry to hear of your ordeal. You need to report it so whoever did this can be brought to justice.

If you are unsure about whether to go to the police you should seek out an abused womens' shelter counselor or a private psychologist for advice. Or you could contact a private criminal lawyer. The former might be required to report the abuse to the police under the law so be aware of that.

Your summary states that you are a single mother without any funds who was raped. You want to know how to proceed. Unless I knew much more about you and the facts and circumstances of the case I cannot properly advise you. You should go to an attorney, possibly with your parents, and tell him the whole truth in great detail. Do not change the facts, leave anything out, or lie to the attorney or he will not be able to decide on what your best options are and how to proceed. If you want to have the man charged the lawyer can go with you to the police to protect your rights and prevent you from possibly saying something that might not be in your best interest. That is possible since what happened might subject you to being charged wit a crime, making a false report, perjury, or as an accomplice to a crime. You may have to admit if you were drinking or using drugs, used a condom, showered, had sex with him on prior occasions, saved the bedding,made electronic communications or phone calls, left messages, sent texts, or posted anything that could be inconsistent from what you are now saying, etc. One of the most common false accusations is rape as some women use a rape charge to punish a l;over for something he later says or doe,or does not do or say. The police and prosecutors know this and will be looking for evidence to either prove or disprove the accusation based on their gut reaction to who the woman is, what she says happened, and what type of relationship and history the parties have. Never make important decisions without expert advice, and always trust the expert with the whole truth about what happened so that he can protect you and give you the best options under the circumstances.

If you are a victim of any criminal act the police and or State Attorney's Office is the place to go. If your seeking to file a civil lawsuit against the aggressor (defendant) then you should seek out a personal injury attorney.

You must take action immediately. I suggest you report to a hospital so that the hospital can examine you. Tell the medical staff that you were the victim of a crime. They must call in the police. Do not be afraid to press charges. Remember, you are the not to blame. Take action now.

Call the police immediately. They can help you receive justice and hook you up with trained individuals in most jurisdictions that can help you through this traumatic event in your life. Things will get better. Here is help out there.

I'm terribly sorry to hear that. The first thing you should do immediately is call 911 and report it. While you may be embarrassed put that in a bin with any shame you are feeling and burn them. You did not ask for or otherwise invite the attacker to do what he did. Cooperate with the police including submitting to a rape kit and exam. The exam is very important for two reasons. First, a doctor should make sure you don't have any injuries internally or externally. Second, there may be usable evidence inside you or on your skin. Also, it is critical that you get some counseling. It is free and available through the sexual assault hotline in your community. Finally, take care of your self and your kids in this difficult time. Stay away from alcohol and drugs as you work your way through this and above all else- You are not to blame for what some sick subhuman pig did to you.

I am very sorry to hear about this. If the incident took place in an apartment or hotel or other commercial establishment then you may have a very valuable personal injury claim for which you should hire a lawyer. Also, if the perp has assets you can sue him. A lawyer might take these claims on a contingency fee arrangement that won't cost you anything.

Call the police & get charges filed! If you do not know the person, at least get an investigation going. The district attorney's office will have a victim witness office and coordinator who can help you get counseling, or you can contact a local area women's group.

Call the police and make a report. The police will conduct an investigation and help you through this. It will not cost you anything. Please do not delay in contacting the police as the longer you delay, sometimes the more difficult it is to prove your case. Be strong on this. Do not let yourself or anyone talk you out of making a report. Good luck.

Please get counseling, you need not deal with this trauma alone. You should contact law enforcement to report the crime. You do not need any funds for this and may seek public funds for counseling, if needed, from the state's crime victim fund.

If you want to report this, contact your local police department. If you want some help coping, but not necessarily want to prosecute it, contact a battered women's shelter or other local women's or victim's rights organization. If you fear disease or injury or pregnancy, you should go to a hospital and get checked out. All of these sources will lead to other sources of therapeutic aid.

You can obtain counseling and support services at a battered woman's shelter or mental health center in the city or county of your residence. The can set you up with a number of support networks. If the crime is already filed, you should obtain services through the prosecutor's victim's advocate's office.

If you have not reported it to the police, you should consider doing that. It will not cost you any money to pursue having the person who violated you charged with an offense. As a victim , the system will do what it can to protect you and get you the services you need at no cost to you. You could also talk to an advocate at a safehouse or the DA's office in your local area and they can assist you in doing what needs to be done.

If you are the victim of a crime, you need to call law enforcement. A criminal defense attorney will not be able to assist you. The help you will receive from law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney's office will be free of charge.

You don't need funds to file a police report and receive victim's services from the prosecuting attorney's office. The first step is to file a police report; contact your local police station to find out how to do that. Without knowing the facts, I don't know whether you're concerned about potential criminal liability or other harm to yourself. Search for a TESSA or similar center for abused women where you live who can also give you some guidance.

We recommend you contact either Rape Crisis, if they are near you, or contact your D.A.'s Office and ask to speak with the victim-witness coordinator, or Asst. D.A. who is handling your case. We also hope you talk with your family and minister. Good luck to you and God bless!

Immediately report the crime to the police and press charges. They have rape and assault counseling, as do many organizations. Police will have a list. Use them. Enlist family and friends for moral support. Good luck.

There are people at the DA's office who will help you. Call the DA's or prosecutor's office in your county and ask for Victim's Assistance. The police might have someone who could help you, too, but I'd start with the DA. .

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